18 June 2026 Fraser Livingstone Architects have provided us with an emerging idea for community housing. This is your chance to comment on their proposal. The details are on our Community Led Housing page along with the presentation boards content. If you have a question, see if it is already answered in the Frequently Asked Questions. Online Questionnaire Fill in and complete entirely online. Printable Questionnaire For those who prefer to fill in hard copy. Please place i

Thank you to everyone who attended our community consultation event on 3 June at Birnam Arts. We greatly appreciated the time you took to engage with the proposals and share your views. We are currently reviewing and collating the feedback received during the event, and this input will help inform the next stages of the project. For those who were unable to attend, or for anyone who would like to revisit the information, the materials presented at the event can be viewed usin

4 June 2026 Drawing indicating one of many emerging ideas provided in the display board material. At the turn of the year, the Trust received funding to commission a feasibility study for community led, affordable housing at Birnam Park. On Wednesday 3 June we had our second presentation from Fraser Livingstone Architects, along with an overview of what Community Led Housing is (and is not), from John Forbes of the Communities Housing Trust. Our architects showcased a range o

Birnam Park The Birnam Park Housing Feasibility Study FAQs are now available. These detailed answers are recommended reading if you are planning to attend the Emerging Ideas event on Wednesday 3 June.

22 May 2026 Wednesday 3 June Birnam Arts Drop-in - Anytime between 4.30pm-8.30pm Short presentation - 5pm or 7pm All welcome View display materials and chat with the team working on the study and representatives from the Trust. The short, optional presentation will run at 5.00pm and again at 7.00pm to set the context and outline findings and ideas so far. We are keen to hear what you think about emerging ideas for affordable homes and other possible community uses on the site

7 May 2026 Birnam Park Community Consultation A PDF version of the presentation given by Fraser Livingstone Architects is now available - see Community Led Housing.

4 May 2024 Image courtesy of Birnam Arts Beatrix Potter Trail Project The Trust would like to share details of an upcoming public information session about the Beatrix Potter Garden Trail, which is due to open in early summer. Wednesday 13 May 6 - 7pm Upstairs meeting room at Birnam Arts The session will provide an opportunity to hear more about the plans for the trail ahead of its launch in June. Speakers include: Julia Harriman, Project Manager Kevin Bazley, Birnam Arts

29 April 2026 Birnam Park looking upstream (approximately North). Photo by Guthrie Aerial Photography Thank-you to all who attended the event Wednesday 29 April at Birnam Arts. We had an attendance of over 30 people across two sessions. Robin, from Fraser Livingstone Architects gave a presentation on feasibility of the site. Attendees were invited to fill in a short questionnaire after the presentation. If you took away a questionnaire, they can be returned at Birnam Arts or

20 April 2026 Fence protects walkers from the hidden overhanging part of the riverbank. The old section of path is now covered with transplanted woodrush. The old path edge was at undercut. The Paths and Nature Group were out this afternoon to follow up on the excellent work by PKC Ranger, Innes. A fence was installed by Innes at short notice to protect walkers and their pets. Part of the Tay riverbank had collapsed when a beech tree was toppled by the wind. This caused a hid

Birnam Arts Wednesday 29 April 1530-1700 and 1800-1930 Come and find out more and share your views on a feasibility study for a potential small-scale, community-led housing development and other possible community uses. The area being looked at currently is Birnam Park (sometimes known locally as "the carrot field"). Come along to Birnam Arts on Wednesday 29 April to find out more - meet representatives from the Trust and the team helping us. There is a choice of two identica

Friday 27 March 2026 We have a long way to go to keys in a door, but a significant first step has been achieved. We are looking for community representatives to join a new steering group. This steering group will guide the work of the consultants we have recently appointed to carry out an initial feasibility study for low density, community-led homes at Birnam Park. We have already invited engagement from residents adjacent to the site. We are keen for this work to be shaped

Friday 27 March Example of architects' work. Extensive consultation has recognised strong demand and support within our community for affordable housing. In addressing this demand we have recently taken initial steps towards the development of community-led affordable housing. Our work has been informed by the community consultation within the 2025 Local Place Plan and the 2022 Community Action Plan. Through funding by the Scottish Land Trust and Rural Housing Scotland, we h

26 February 2026 We are delighted to announce that Mel Nicoll has been appointed and started today as our Development Officer. Mel will be supporting the board to progress the Trust's priorities and agreed projects. Mel will normally be available Tuesday to Thursday.

Second Open Meeting - 7pm Tuesday 10 March at Birnam Arts The official event poster is shown below...

5 February 2026 Train at The Hermitage, approaching Dunkeld and Birnam on 14 November 2024 at 1036hrs Summary Congratulations and thank-you to the Station Group (working with John Swinney, our local MSP) who have been instrumental in securing lighting and accessibility improvements, as part of a continuing process. Work will begin in late February and completed by the end of March. Network Rail have an announcement - Work begins this week on platform at Dunkeld and Birnam st

Early 2025, the community were informed that the Post Office, next to St Mary's Church, in Birnam, was closing. In collaboration with the Community Council, various efforts were made by the Trust, to ensure our community would still have access to a Post Office. We would like to thank Khalid, owner of the Birnam Shop, for ensuring our community continues to enjoy Post Office services. Please support the new service. A GoFundMe was set up to cover some of the costs involved i

The first meeting of 2026 took place on 5th January. The following officer bearers were proposed and seconded. Alex Kettles - Secretary Stuart Paton - Treasurer James Jarvis - Chair Alex and James are new in post, Stuart is continuing as Treasurer. Also on the board we have the experience of John Gilruth and we are delighted to have Scott Robertson and Kerr Mackinnon join as trustees.

Heartland Cares is a new community-owned organisation created by the communities of Rannoch & Tummel, and Dunkeld & Birnam to deliver home care and other social care services locally. They are looking to recruit two Local Care Connectors (for Rannoch & Tummel, and Dunkeld & Birnam) who are passionate about working with these communities and helping them to improvethe health and wellbeing of their families, friends and neighbours. The Local Care Connectors will support peo

Dunkeld and Birnam District Community Development Trust is inviting applications to the role of Trust Development Officer. 22 hours per week | £21 per hour | Self-employed contract The Role We are looking for a Development Officer to support the Board and partner groups to take this work forward. This role provides practical and organisational support to the Trust, helping to progress projects, work effectively with partners, communicate clearly with the community, and contri

The Dunkeld and Birnam Development Trust provides administrative support for local groups such as the Paths and Nature Action Group. We are delighted to report the completion of essential repairs to resurface the path that skirts Dunkeld Cathedral. Previously, the stroll between Dunkeld and Dunkeld House Hotel required good balance and hiking footwear on this section after heavy rain. Before After The repairs took place during the week of Storm Bram (8-12 December 2025) by th